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SINGAPORE: An expat who has apparently lived in Singapore for 20 years is being blasted online for his “arrogant” behaviour on board a Malaysia Airlines plane after the flight landed at Changi Airport.

A fellow passenger on the plane took to Reddit and revealed that the incident took place on Sunday (May 3) and said the Caucasian man “played traffic police on MH0607 and blocked the aisle with his leg,” asserting that the plane doors were not open yet.

u/PAPasNCMP said that the plane had already reached the gate when passengers began standing up to retrieve their belongings from the overhead compartments, but a man seated around rows 26 or 27 allegedly refused to join the queue and instead obstructed others from doing so.

“Not sure if it’s his ego or what, but he decides to stay seated and literally stretches his leg out into the walkway to physically block the people behind him from moving forward,” the Reddit user wrote, “He actually tells us: ‘You all are not leaving this plane anyway, the door is not open.’“

One young passenger reportedly managed to squeeze past before the man could fully block the aisle, and the move appeared to irritate the Caucasian man. The Redditor recounted, “The guy got annoyed and asked the kid, ‘What is the rush, you are not able to leave the plane.’”

“The young chap just casually replied: ‘It’s ok, I’m a Singaporean, we will rush to the queue and are willing to queue for a long time.” Honestly, massive respect to this kid.’”

The man then apparently responded, “I’ve lived in Singapore for 20 years, I don’t think so.”

The netizen said the man continued to block the aisle until the space in front of him had cleared, only then choosing to stand and disembark. As a result, passengers behind him were forced to wait.

“He just sat there, blocking the way, until the path in front of him completely cleared out. Only then did his majesty finally stand up and exit, while the rest of us behind him were basically stuck waiting for him.”

Expressing frustration, the Redditor asserted that no one has “the right to play traffic police and physically stop people from queuing to exit just because you personally don’t agree with it.” He added, “Honestly, don’t fly. So entitled.”

The post has since drawn attention online, with the man’s actions described as arrogant and inconsiderate by commenters. Others, however, asked why the passengers were trying to rush anyway.

One commenter said, “I stay seated usually too. But blocking others is grade A Karen behaviour.”

Another netizen felt, “But why do Singaporeans insist on pushing towards the front of the plane before the doors are open? It can be pretty aggressive with ppl pushing, etc.”

Another commenter offered what they called an “unpopular take,” saying, “Ang Moh is right in his comments. Rush what la sial… You all already suffered hours in a flight, wait another few more mins to queue up orderly to leave the plane is fine, relax lah. BUT Ang Moh is an asshole for stretching his leg to block.”

They added, “I think some passengers legitly [sic] need to go off earlier, like urgently need to go to the toilet, or maybe they have a connecting flight.”

Others said that the passengers should have just pushed through like the young man who did so. One netizen wrote, “Why didn’t people just push past his leg? He’s not supposed to be obstructing the aisle, right? And if he tries to physically restrain you, that’s wrongful restraint/confinement.”

This article (Expat labelled ‘arrogant’ after blocking plane aisle at Changi arrival) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

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NEW YORK, May 6 — The Rolling Stones will release a new album on July 10 named “Foreign Tongues,” the legendary British rockers announced on Tuesday.

The band’s 25th studio album will come less than three years after its last release, “Hackney Diamonds,” which topped the charts in more than a dozen countries and earned some critical acclaim.

“Hackney Diamonds” was the band’s first album in 18 years.

The Stones announced the release date of “Foreign Tongues” online on Tuesday, while dropping a new single, “In The Stars.”

A video posted on its Instagram channel showed singer Mick Jagger and fellow founding bandmate Keith Richards, who are both 82, with 78-year-old bass guitarist Ronnie Wood working in a recording studio.

At a promotional event in New York hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, the trio discussed their latest work and previewed a few tracks from the album.

“We’re still having a lot of fun,” Jagger said.

“It’s a lot of fun, but also a lot of concentration,” he added.

O’Brien voiced praise for Jagger’s vocals, remarking: “There are people who, at a certain stage, their voice gets thin. Yours is absolutely impeccable, and there’s such force. How do you do that?”

“Well, I was taking a lot more drugs in 1968,” Jagger quipped, to laughter from the audience. He then added: “The secret is practice... it’s simple.”

“I had the time of my life. I’m the biggest fan in the world,” Andrew Watt, one of the album’s producers, told AFP about working on the project.

The rock act did not mention a concert tour during the event, with several media outlets reporting that it was discussed by their team but ultimately dismissed due to the age of the band members and the health risks it entailed.

“Foreign Tongues” will feature appearances from former Beatles bass player Paul McCartney and The Cure frontman Robert Smith.

Speculation had been mounting that they were poised to unveil a new record after they last month mysteriously released a new limited edition single on vinyl only, under the band name The Cockroaches.

The name is an alias they have used in the past to play secret shows.

The track, “Rough And Twisted,” was sold at selected record stores only, in the UK for exactly £10.07 (RM54) – prompting fans to predict the album would appear on July 10. — AFP

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood join Conan O’Brien to discuss forthcoming album Foreign Tongues

On Tuesday afternoon in New York, the Rolling Stones gathered friends, journalists and fellow artists for a preview of their forthcoming 25th album, Foreign Tongues.

Before the trio stepped on stage, host Conan O’Brien deadpanned that perhaps, finally, this is the album where the band will “finally make it after decades of obscurity”. The audience, which included Leonardo DiCaprio, director Baz Luhrmann and actor Odessa A’zion, laughed appreciatively.

It’s no secret that the Republican vote continues to grow in the progressive state of California, and that boost has become visible in a tight race where the Republicans hope to reclaim the governorship, held by Democrats since 2011. Steve Hilton, a political commentator who enjoys the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump, has led or is in contention for the lead in several recent polls, a surprising scenario that would not only put the Democratic Party in a difficult position but also call into question the results and the momentum of outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been tipped as a contender for the White House.

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KUANTAN, May 5 — Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong began his official visit to Pahang yesterday by visiting the Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre (MTCC) in Lanchang, Temerloh.

Pahang Investment, Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib, in a Facebook post, said he welcomed Lee and a 41-member Singaporean delegation to the centre.

“This visit reflects the ongoing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in wildlife conservation, particularly regarding Malaysia’s iconic species, the Malayan tiger,” the post read.

Also present were Temerloh District Officer Datuk Khairur Rizal Ramli and Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) Peninsular Malaysia deputy director-general (conservation) Datuk Fakhrul Hatta Musa.

Lee is on a five-day visit to Pahang and Terengganu from today until May 8.

He is accompanied by his wife, Ho Ching; Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong; Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Social and Family Development Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim; and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During his visit to Pahang, Lee is also expected to have an audience with the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, at Istana Abdulaziz here today. — Bernama